Against The Gods
Chapter 26 – Upheaval Round 5

Xiao Lie originally had high hopes for the people of the Xiao Sect. The son of Sect Master Xiao should be like a calestial dragon god.

But at first glance, he was very disappointed. He did not see the aura, grace and decency that a direct disciple of a large sect should have. Instead, he only saw the condescending arrogance and tyrannical look in his eyes that made an uncomfortable feeling. It felt like a pampered playboy who grew up among the sycophants. But after careful thought, he was also relieved .. After all, the Xiao Sect could not possibly care about this little Xiao Clan. How can they send some “gat” people? The status of the “Silver sect master” was also just to express superficial respect to the dead Xiao Zheng.

“Dad, I just heard them say that the clan master went to greet the people of the Xiao Sect. Why did you come back so soon? “Xiao Lingxi just stopped by to deliver food to Xiao Lie. With a face full of curiosity, he asked: “Have the people from the Xiao Sect arrived yet? What kind of people are they? Do they have a truly terrifying aura? “

Xiao Lingxi's question reminded him of the old man standing behind Xiao Kuangyun. He nodded: “Of course, the people from the Xiao Sect are unfathomable. However, Xi Er, you should avoid the people of the Xiao Sect as much as possible in the few days that they are here. The young man who led them was not a kind person. If you can avoid it, then you should. “

“Ah?” Xiao Lingxi winked in disbelief and then nodded lightly, “I know, father. Actually, I'm a little scared of them. After all, they were from the Xiao Sect. They must be super super strong. “

“Even if you are curious, you should try to stay away from them.” Xiao Lie once again warned. He lightly took a breath and, with a heavy burden on his mind, walked into the courtyard.

“Dad? Why does it look like there's something on my mind? Did something really big happen? “Xiao Lingxi asked nervously. As a daughter who knew her father well, with just a glance, Xiao Lingxi could see Xiao Lie's facial expression.

Xiao Lie was silent for a while, then shook his head: “Nothing ...” He paused when he realized that if he did not say it out loud, he did not, then this clever daughter might not feel comfortable for Remnant today. He could only respond slowly: “Sekte Xiao brought a gift called “Profound Opening Powder”. From what Xiao Kuangyun said, this Profound Opening Powder had a great healing effect on the damaged Profound Vein. So...”

“Ah! It can repair a broken Profound Vein? Really it? “Xiao Lie had not even finished speaking, but Xiao Lingxi was already shouting excitedly. Suddenly, her tiny hands tightly held the edges of her clothes. Fixing Xiao Che's Profound Vein had always been his greatest hope. These past few years, he had endlessly searched every possible method with Xiao Lie. Xiao Lie's words were no different from the voice of heaven that gave him hope.

“The medicinal effects of the Xiao Sect cannot be compared to ordinary medicine. This may actually give you surprising results. “Saying this, Xiao Lie expression slowly dimmed:” However, the most important use of Profound Opening Powder was to accelerate the cultivation speed for a period of time. Currently, the clan masters and the rest of them all considered this ‘Profound Opening Powder’ a treasure. To convince them to use the Profound Opening Powder on Che Er, which was considered to be of no use in their eyes.

Xiao Lingxi's expression became lethargic. Xiao Lie's words were like a bucket of cold water that extinguished all his excitement. He bit his lips and firmly said, “No matter how, we should get the Profound Opening Powder. Little Che was definitely not a person who could do nothing! He was the one who needed the Profound Opening Powder the most! “

“I will try my best to fight for it.” Seeing his daughter's expression, Xiao Lie let out a long sigh. However, in his heart, he was well aware of how little hope to obtain the Profound Opening Powder.

…………………………

Nightfall.

“I saw Xiao Kuangyun of the Xiao Sect today.”

Candle lights were faintly swaying in the room. Xia Qingyue sat by the bedside and lightly said.

“Oh ... What kind of person is he?” Xiao Che yawned before asking indifferently.

“He is as his name.” Xia Qingyue's brows drooped as she recalled Xiao Kuangyun's eye expression as she looked at him. A look of disgust flashed in his eyes. His teacher had told him that out of the four sons of the Xiao Sect, the other three could all be considered to have dragon-like talent. Only the fourth child was a hundred percent idiot. However, however, he was greatly spoiled by the Xiao Sect, probably because he was the youngest and was the son of a legitimate wife.

(TL: Kuangyun translates to “wildawan /hardness”)

“It's pretty normal. If you think about it, it is very clear what kind of person the Xiao Sect will send to this place. But anyway, it still has something to do with me. At most, I have to leave tomorrow as a formality. “Xiao Che shrugs while speaking. His brows suddenly shook, and his expression slightly sharpened. He lifted his head and asked: “Qingyue my wife, did you say saw her? Did he see you too? “

“It's true ... why?” Xia Qingyue raised her eyebrows.

Xiao Che raised his hand to rub his chin, then suddenly said, “You said earlier that he is a trash with a bad reputation. Trash like this ...* Sighh*, my wife Qingyue, if I don't mistakenly guess, your teacher should be near Floating Cloud City, right? “

“... How do you know?” A trace of astonishment flashed across Xia Qingyue's face.

Xiao Che did not explain. He said with a serious expression: “Because it is like that, think of a way to communicate with your teacher. It would be better if he came to this place tomorrow .. “After thinking for a moment, his expression relaxed again:” Since your teacher is near you, then I guess there will be no big problem. Let's sleep.”

Seeing Xiao Che preparing to place the blanket in the corner, his gaze was somewhat shaken. Her lips kept moving several times before she finally let out a sound: “Let's sleep in bed.”

“Ah?” Xiao Che turned his body towards her and said with wide eyes, “Qingyue my wife, what are you saying?”

Xia Qingyue immediately turned her face to hide her current expression. He coldly replied, “If you don't hear it, forget it!”

“I heard it! How could I not hear it ?! “Xiao Che instantly nodded like a chicken. He threw the blanket in his hand and quickly threw himself onto the bed, then looked at Xia Qingyue with a happy smile, “Qingyue my wife, will you sleep inside or outside tonight?”

“... ..” Xia Qingyue did not reply. With a wave of his snowy hand, he extinguished all the red candles in a split second. The room was immediately pitch-black, and his heart also quietly sighed. He reached out and pushed Xiao Che inside, pulled out his blanket, and covered both of their bodies with it. While lying tilted back to Xiao Che, he said in a calm and cold voice: “You don't have to think about it too much. I'm just doing this to make it easier for you to take care of my body at three in the morning .. You're not allowed to do forbidden things! Otherwise, I will never let you sleep in bed again! “

“As you wish, my beloved wife!” Xiao Che happily spoke as he pulled the blanket over and sniffed the rest of the young lady's scent that was still stored within it.

Now, he was called “istri” by Xiao Che several dozen times a day. Since the beginning of sulking until now, not only does hearing it feel natural, but it simultaneously gives him an indescribable feeling “I am his wife”. This subtle change made him confused. He closed his eyes and tried to avoid thinking about the things that made his heart mess up. Not long after, he quietly fell asleep.

Unconsciously it was three in the morning. This was the darkest moment before dawn, and the entire Xiao Clan family felt at peace. The only sound that can be heard is the occasional sound of insects.

In the darkness, from Xiao Lingxi's courtyard came a light creaking sound and, after that sound, the tightly shut door of the house slowly opened. A tiny shadow slowly slipped out and after peering into the surroundings for a while, quickly ran outside.

His shadow had yet to step out of the courtyard gate when a tall figure suddenly fell from the sky, landing in front of him. There was the anxious cry of a girl, then as soon as there was a serious voice, laboriously trying hard, “Xi Er, where are you going tonight?”

“Ah! Ay ... dad! “A very frightened shadow pulled a cloth over her face, revealing the face of a beautiful and touching girl. It was really Xiao Lingxi. Looking at Xiao Lie who suddenly appeared in front of him, his soul swayed for a moment. “I. I.. i..”

“Ah!” Xiao Lie let out a long sigh, then said in a low voice, “Xi Er, you want to steal the Profound Opening Powder?

“I ... I ..” Xiao Lingxi lowered her head as she faltered.

“You are my daughter. How could I not know what you think in your heart? “Xiao Lie once again let out a long sigh and then patted his daughter on the shoulder. “After you left me this afternoon, I thought you had a strange look in your eyes. I feel uncomfortable, so I came here just in case .. Of course, you had the thought of stealing the Profound Opening Powder. Do you know how dangerous this is? The Profound Opening Powder was not something ordinary. This was a gift from the Xiao Sect. If your trace is found, then it will be at the authority of the Xiao Sect. At that time, if the four of them from the Xiao Sect decided that you were guilty, not to mention me, there was no one in this Floating Cloud City who could save you. “

Xiao Lingxi lowered her head and bit her lips. “I .. I know all that. But ... but .. Little Che is too pathetic. He was obviously a good person, yet was always laughed at by people, looked down upon by people, and treated like trash by everyone. If he could refine his Profound Vein, then he would no longer be ridiculed. He will not lose anyone .. “

Xiao Lie opened and closed his mouth, a look of regret flashed across his face.

“I have always wondered, why Xiao Che is the one who has the flawed Profound Vein and not me.. This world is really very unfair to him .. Father, do you know? Whenever I saw little Che being laughed at and he still tried to act uncaring and instead comfort me, my heart was filled with so much anxiety, even if I had to become a thief .. Even if I received the death penalty, I would still be willing to do it a hundred times …

As he spoke, Xiao Lingxi's eyes were already filled with tears. She covered her face with both hands and was finally unable to hold back her cries.

Surprise flashed across Xiao Lie's face. As he looked at his sobbing daughter, his heart also grieved. He calmly comforted her: “Xi Er, I know you wholeheartedly did this for Che Er. But, you did this, disregarding the consequences, Xiao Yunhai did not give the Profound Opening Powder to anyone after receiving it. He had to carry it on his body. With your strength, how could you steal anything from Xiao Yunhai? Listen to me, go back and sleep. Regarding the Profound Opening Powder, I will try to think of something. Although I have never argued about anything these few years, among this Xiao family, I as a whole still have a voice. Getting the Profound Opening Powder was not necessarily an entirely impossible matter. You're not allowed to do this kind of ridiculous thing in the future. If something really happened to you..who would take care of and protect Che Er afterward? “

Xiao Lie's last sentence gently touched Xiao Lingxi's soft heart, letting her heart flutter with fear, fear! If I don't succeed, get caught, and receive a big punishment, what will happen to Little Che …

“I ... I understand.” Xiao Lingxi took off her black clothes and dropped them to the side. He wiped the tears off his face and said with a guilty face: “Dad, forgive me. I did something stupid and made you worry again. I will obediently sleep now and won't do anything like this anymore .. Dad, you should immediately go back and rest .. I promise that I will not steal the Profound Opening Powder. “

“* Chuckle *, it's good as long as you listen.” Xiao Lie nodded his head and smiled warmly. But before leaving, he was still worried and picked up the black clothes on the ground and took them with him.